New tires: Falken Wildpeak AT4W tires (LT305/55/20) on unmodified F-150

[PB_2021]

Just replaced my OEM Hankook Dynapro AT2 275/60/20. They were five for what they are: light, soft and quiet road tires.

I had read on threads here that this size AT4W would fit the stock rims and not rub. TireRack said the same. So figured I'd give them a try.

Truck is '21 Platinum PB Max Tow, FX4 w/6.5' bed.

They've only been on a day so hardly a full test. Notes:

No rub
Look way better
Very slight mid pitch hum on highway
Way more responsive to turning input vs cushy AT2.

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[Ford Motor Company]

Just replaced my OEM Hankook Dynapro AT2 275/60/20. They were five for what they are: light, soft and quiet road tires.

I had read on threads here that this size AT4W would fit the stock rims and not rub. TireRack said the same. So figured I'd give them a try.

Truck is '21 Platinum PB Max Tow, FX4 w/6.5' bed.

They've only been on a day so hardly a full test. Notes:

No rub
Look way better
Very slight mid pitch hum on highway
Way more responsive to turning input vs cushy AT2.

Your truck looks awesome, Kurt!

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

Drive it through a ditch diagonally and see what happens

 

[andy18_00]

Looking at different size tires. Let me know about rubbing and flexing some also.

 

[HammaMan]

What pressure are you running at and how does it ride? That's one hell of a heavy 33.5" tire at 68lbs!
F2 load range 12 ply -- way way overkill. I'd expect a firm ride, just don't under inflate it

 

[PB_2021]

Drive it through a ditch diagonally and see what happens

That's the thing. I live in Daytona. My driveway is about the steepest hill I'll encounter! Just wanted something fat to keep me on top of the beach sand.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

That's the thing. I live in Daytona. My driveway is about the steepest hill I'll encounter! Just wanted something fat to keep me on top of the beach sand.

well then you’re solid.
Have a good friend in Melbourne…..love the area just too crowded.

 

[PB_2021]

What pressure are you running at and how does it ride? That's one hell of a heavy 33.5" tire at 68lbs!
F2 load range 12 ply -- way way overkill. I'd expect a firm ride, just don't under inflate it

I'll report back when I have more to say. I don't drive most days, so I just drove it home from Discount Tire, parked it, and it hasn't moved since.

I'll be doing some driving the rest of Dec though, so I should have good qualitative and quantitative feedback in January.

 

[McStabby]

I ended up getting the Firestone AT/3 for the snow rating. I had a hard time on snow with the Hankooks. They were the worst for snow that I ever experienced.

Looking good on your truck!

 

[Henfield]

Higher weight (68lbsv41lbs)= slower acceleration, heavier braking needed, worse MPG.
Wider tire, = better dry cornering, poorer wet grip (ok so the stock tires don't offer much anyway).

There are definitely other good tires out there that maintain that size but are lighter. I just hope you still like them in a year or so.......

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